Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2024

#R1#
Henriquez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with Henriquez, looking for a takedown. Van Sanders pushes Henriquez against the cage but Henriquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Sanders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henriquez's head.
Van Sanders blocks a head kick by Henriquez.
Henriquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Sanders keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Henriquez circles away.
Henriquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Sanders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriquez moves away.
Van Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henriquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Henriquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Henriquez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC#
Henriquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Van Sanders.
Henriquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henriquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henriquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henriquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henriquez circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Henriquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Sanders's guard.
Henriquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Sanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Sanders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Van Sanders pulls Henriquez in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Sanders looking to control.
Van Sanders keeping moving, preventing Henriquez from controlling successfully. #SU#
Henriquez stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Van Sanders gets tackled into the cage by Henriquez. Henriquez maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henriquez digs a right hand underneath Van Sanders's ribcage. Van Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
Van Sanders is looking to control Henriquez's arms but Henriquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Sanders has his back to the cage. #T3##BC#
Henriquez breaks from the clinch.
Van Sanders shoots in and drives through. Henriquez sprawls well.
Claudio Henriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Van Sanders.
Van Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch but Henriquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Van Sanders gets tackled into the cage by Henriquez. Henriquez maintains the clinch.
Van Sanders managing to block the knees to the body from Henriquez.
Van Sanders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henriquez gets underhooks to prevent Van Sanders's takedown attempt. #TD#
Henriquez jumps guard and drags Van Sanders to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henriquez controls Van Sanders momentarily but Van Sanders frees himself.
Henriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Van Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Van Sanders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henriquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Sanders has managed to get both his arms back between Henriquez's legs - danger averted.
Van Sanders throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Sanders trying to control but Henriquez is working from the bottom.
Van Sanders trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henriquez's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Sanders avoids a kick to the body.
Van Sanders tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henriquez defends well and Van Sanders ends up having to push Henriquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Sanders tries to clinch up.
Van Sanders wants to clinch up but Henriquez keeps it at a distance.
Henriquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Henriquez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henriquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Sanders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Sanders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henriquez's sensitive parts.
Henriquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Sanders. Van Sanders obviously looking to wear him down.
Claudio Henriquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Sanders throws a head kick but Henriquez moves out of range.
Van Sanders goes for a double leg but Henriquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henriquez continues to drive forward.
Claudio Henriquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Henriquez moves into range and clinches up with Van Sanders.
Van Sanders tries to stall but Henriquez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Sanders is looking for a takedown.
Claudio Henriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casey Van Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Henriquez.
Henriquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henriquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henriquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Sanders can do to turn this around?
Henriquez wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Henriquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Sanders or not.
Henriquez just leaning against Van Sanders, taking a breather. #BC#
Henriquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Sanders is looking to clinch.
Henriquez is looking to counter punch.
Van Sanders shoots in for a double leg but Henriquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henriquez misses the shot to the body.
Henriquez throws a series of punches but Van Sanders avoids them all with ease.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Henriquez closes the distance and clinches up with Van Sanders, looking for a takedown. Henriquez pushes Van Sanders against the cage but Van Sanders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henriquez as he jumps to the side.
Van Sanders misses with a takedown
and Henriquez counters with a two punch combo.
Van Sanders gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Henriquez pushes Van Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Henriquez prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Sanders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henriquez is defending well.
Henriquez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Henriquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Henriquez. #CL#
Henriquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Sanders, pushing him back against the cage.
Henriquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Henriquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henriquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Sanders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Sanders, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Henriquez drives through and clinches with Van Sanders against the cage.
Henriquez lands an elbow that stopped Van Sanders in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Van Sanders is looking for a takedown.
Henriquez lands a left hand.
Van Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henriquez is defending well.
Henriquez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Sanders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henriquez has him pressed against the cage.
Henriquez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Sanders's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Sanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henriquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Sanders trying to control the position but instead, Henriquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Sanders into the cage.
Henriquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Henriquez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Van Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - Henriquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Sanders tries to clinch but Henriquez is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Henriquez to work. #BC#
Henriquez breaks the clinch.
Van Sanders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Sanders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henriquez. Henriquez obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Van Sanders throws a push kick but Henriquez slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Henriquez gets the takedown into side control.
Van Sanders is looking to reverse the position.
Van Sanders regains half guard.
Henriquez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Sanders trying to hold on to Henriquez's head to control him but Henriquez postures up.
Van Sanders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Sanders.
Van Sanders wants to sweep here but Henriquez controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Henriquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Sanders has Henriquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Henriquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Sanders's guard. #SUB#
Henriquez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Sanders looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Van Sanders is trying to maintain the position but Henriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Sanders is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Van Sanders looking for submissions off his back.
Van Sanders trying to control here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Henriquez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Henriquez closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Henriquez breaks the clinch.
Henriquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Van Sanders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Henriquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henriquez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Henriquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2024

#R1#
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trausch.
Trausch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Trausch misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Rivera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trausch's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Trausch manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rivera is looking for a takedown.
Rivera goes for a takedown attempt but Trausch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trausch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trausch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Trausch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trausch connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.#T1#
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Trausch.
Rivera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trausch throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rivera slips a jab from Trausch.
Trausch scores with a nice strike.
Trausch misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Rivera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trausch's guard.
Trausch is looking to stand up but Rivera isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trausch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Trausch wants to get back to his feet but Rivera passes into half guard.
Rivera is taking a breather. Trausch says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Trausch is trying to stand back up but Rivera is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Trausch misses.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Trausch pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trausch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Trausch lands a slapping body shot.
Trausch looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Rivera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trausch connects with a jab.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trausch swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a shoot takedown. Trausch fights it but they end up in guard.
Rivera prevents Trausch from getting back to his feet.
Trausch keeping full guard, as Rivera tries to pass.
Rivera stops Trausch from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabrice Trausch dominated that round.
That's time! Trausch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Trausch misses with the combination.
Trausch connects with a looping right hand.
Trausch lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trausch throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Rivera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trausch misses the body punch #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trausch won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera works to advance to full mount. Trausch defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Trausch is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Trausch has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Rivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera is continuing to stall.
Trausch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kyler Rivera has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rivera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Trausch is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trausch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyler Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trausch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trausch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trausch punishes Rivera's body with a nice straight punch.
Fabrice Trausch is winning the standup battle so far.
Trausch throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trausch misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Rivera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Trausch there.
Trausch misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Rivera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trausch is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rivera staying calm.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trausch is trying to buck Rivera off.#ES#
Trausch bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Trausch swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Trausch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riveras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rivera got wobbled bad by a big combination! Trausch presses forward with punches and knees until Rivera stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rivera closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabrice Trausch!
Fabrice Trausch very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Kyler Rivera had this to say: 'I could have done better, and I'm disappointed in that performance I just had. But we'll get better. I just got to keep working cuh.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 101
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Rivera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gayman to score with a decent uppercut.
Gayman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Gayman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivera doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy body kick from Gayman #TD2#
so Rivera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gayman wants to stand and escape but Rivera is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gayman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gayman wants to get back to his feet but Rivera is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rivera controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Gayman. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gayman lands with a good body shot.
Gayman misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gayman is looking to stand up but Rivera isn't so interested in that idea.
Gayman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gayman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gayman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rivera dives into side control.
Gayman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rivera has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Rivera just content to control the position.
Gayman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gayman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gayman throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera feints the counter takedown.
Gayman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gayman defends it well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A shot to the liver by Gayman. Beautiful body shot.
Gayman jabs at Rivera's body.
Gayman lands a lovely overhand right.
Gayman lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kyler Rivera has been cut.
Gayman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Gayman finish him?
Rivera looks winded!
Gayman and Rivera are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Gayman throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Rivera into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Gayman knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bongolongo Gayman!
Kyler Rivera was interviewed post fight and said 'I could have done better, and I'm disappointed in that performance I just had. But we'll get better. I just got to keep working cuh.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Duarte looking to score a takedown here. Burns is defending well but Duarte drives through and ends up in Burns's guard.
Burns looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Duarte wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duarte.
Duarte works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Duarte gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Burns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Duarte closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Duarte pulls guard.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duarte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Duarte looking to control. #SUB2#
Duarte has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Burns should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Duarte has tightened it up now! Burns should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Preston Duarte!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Gomi drops Ribeiro with a left right combo! Gomi follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Charles Ribeiro has been cut.#SU2#
Gomi decides to stand back up.
Oh Ribeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi throws an overhand right that has Ribeiro reeling! Gomi follows up with more punches and Ribeiro is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mamorou Gomi!
Charles Ribeiro was interviewed post fight and said 'I had a bad performance'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2024

#R1#
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Starky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starky fakes the leg kick and cracks Ribeiro in the body. #CL2#
Starky darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.#TD#
Ribeiro decides to pull guard.
Ribeiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Starky trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starky looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Starky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starky looking to control.
Starky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribeiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ribeiro is stalling in the full guard.
Starky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Starky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Starky striking off his back but it's not causing Ribeiro any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starky is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starky wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Starky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Starky wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving. #ES#
Ribeiro kicks Starky off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Starky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ribeiro.
Starky tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Starky really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Ribeiro has control of Starky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Starky regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
Ribeiro tries to control but Starky wriggling away.
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
Starky tries to hold on but Ribeiro postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ribeiro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Starky on his heels. He'll look to pass Starky's guard now, I'm sure.
Ribeiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Starky working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Starky is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Starky working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily. #T1#
Starky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Starky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starky lands a high kick! #TD#
Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Starky is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro passes Starky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Starky is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Starky missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, if Ribeiro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starky throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ribeiro counters with a single leg into guard. Starky didn't expect that.
Starky is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ribeiro dives into side control. #REVB#
Ribeiro staying calm.#T4#
Starky tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro controlling from mount. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Starky is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ribeiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Starky.
Starky throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Starky moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starky can do to turn this around?
Starky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ribeiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starky scores with a one two! Ribeiro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Starky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro sprawls well. Ribeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starky gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribeiro tries to counter with a takedown but Starky is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ribeiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Starky to the ground. Ribeiro is now in Starky's guard.
Starky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ribeiro stays in close to Starky's body and controls the position. #SU#
Ribeiro gets to his feet - Starky follows without any prompting.
Starky shoots and misses #CL#
and Ribeiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charles Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jj Starky.#TD#
Ribeiro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Starky is trying to keep an underhook but Ribeiro manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Starky wants to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Starky wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ribeiro is working for a kimura but Starky is defending it quite comfortably.
Ribeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ribeiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Starky sees it coming and defends easily.
Starky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ribeiro is thwarting Starky's attempts to control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ribeiro connects with a nice short shot to Starky's temple.
Ribeiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Starky looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ribeiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starky tries to clinch up#TD#
and Ribeiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ribeiro!
A pretty intense looking Charles Ribeiro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Mate throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mate won't be happy with that.
Mate bucks up and tries to throw Rivera off but instead Rivera has got his back!
Mate looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rivera is hanging on to Mate's back as he tries to escape.
Mate is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rivera has good solid back control here.
It looks like Rivera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mate is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mate is trying to stand back up.
Rivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rivera is hanging on to Mate's back as he tries to escape.
Mate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rivera. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mate tries to roll but Rivera sticks to his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivera keeps control of the position easily here as Mate tries to buck him off.
Mate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyler Rivera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rivera moves away from the strike by Mate.
Mate misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mate!
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mate looks to move to half guard but instead Rivera has passed into mount! Damn!
Rivera controlling from mount.
Rivera takes Mate's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rivera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mate wants to get back to his feet.
Mate is in bad spot here. #T3#
Rivera is not going to allow Mate to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More stalling from Rivera.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mate is in bad spot here.
Mate trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now.
Rivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyler Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivera moves out of range of the leg kick from Mate.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Mate instigates a clinch.
Rivera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mate gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Rivera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rivera manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Mate.
Rivera controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Let's hope that Rivera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mate wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mate tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rivera controlling the positon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rivera.
Mate is in bad spot here.
Rivera has good solid back control here.
Mate can't escape the position. #T3#
Rivera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mate trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Rivera the control monster continue. Boring.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyler Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rivera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyler Rivera!

Event: CFL 1 - Freedom
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Ribeiro walks into a left hand. #KD2#
Augustyniak cracks Ribeiro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ribeiro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Augustyniak finish him? #ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!
Crack! Augustyniak connects with the perfect overhand right and Ribeiro falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Augustyniak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobiasz Augustyniak!
Tobiasz Augustyniak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Charles Ribeiro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had a bad performance'.

Event: BB-9
Date: Jul 08, 2024

#R1#
Choi jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez wants to clinch
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Choi comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Sanchez stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Choi is on him like rabid pit bull! Sanchez slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doo Ho Choi!
Our winner, Doo Ho Choi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Edward Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck, I should have done better.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 59
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Korhonen.
Korhonen lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
Rivera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Korhonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Rivera is wise to it.
Rivera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Korhonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kyler Rivera has been cut.
Rivera gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aanti Korhonen!
In defeat, Kyler Rivera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I could have done better, and I'm disappointed in that performance I just had. But we'll get better. I just got to keep working cuh.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 61
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson.
Burns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Burns wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Andersson's closed guard. He's half up but Andersson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Andersson pivots and extends the arm, Burns falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Andersson! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Andersson!

Event: BB-7
Date: Jun 18, 2024

#R1#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Sanchez! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
Charles Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Edward Sanchez had this to say: 'Fuck, I should have done better.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1##TD#
Ayyubi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ribeiro's guard.
Ayyubi throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro blocks nicely.
Ayyubi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribeiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ayyubi lands a couple of digs.
Ayyubi postures up and lands a big shot to Ribeiro's brow.
Ayyubi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ayyubi lands a couple of elbows.
Ayyubi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayyubi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayyubi scoring with some ground and pound.
Ayyubi throws an elbow that misses. Ribeiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ayyubi's guard. Nice move by Ribeiro!#REVB#
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Ayyubi.#T1##SUB#
Ayyubi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ayyubi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro stands and throws Ayyubi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ayyubi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ayyubi can't do much from the bottom here.
Ayyubi tries to improve position but can't.
Ayyubi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ayyubi gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro looks winded!#SUB2#
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Ayyubi defends the submission attempt.#SU2#
Ribeiro stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch. #T3##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches.
Ayyubi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ribeiro to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ayyubi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ayyubi misses with a head shot. Ribeiro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ayyubi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro has momentary wrist control but Ayyubi slips an elbow through the middle.
Ayyubi throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ayyubi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ayyubi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Ayyubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayyubi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ribeiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ayyubi has passed into side control.
Ayyubi lands an elbow.
Ribeiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Ayyubi dominates the positioning.
Ayyubi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayyubi is putting a hurting on Ribeiro here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salahuddin Ayyubi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Ayyubi. Ayyubi maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ayyubi.
Ayyubi has Ribeiro pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro stalling in the clinch but Ayyubi improves position.
Ayyubi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro tries to circle away but Ayyubi has him pinned against the cage.
Ribeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Ayyubi.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ayyubi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ayyubi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Ayyubi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ayyubi manages to end up in side control.
Ayyubi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Ayyubi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ribeiro some visible discomfort.
Ayyubi grinds an elbow into Ribeiro's temple.
Ayyubi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ribeiro is trying to control Ayyubi's posture but Ayyubi avoids it.
Ayyubi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ribeiro to see if he's OK.
Ayyubi looks up at the clock and then as Ribeiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ayyubi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ribeiro sneaks back into half guard.
Ayyubi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ayyubi connects with a nice short shot to Ribeiro's temple.
Ayyubi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ayyubi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ayyubi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ayyubi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ribeiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ayyubi working Ribeiro over with strikes.
Ayyubi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ayyubi there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ayyubi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Ayyubi is nestled in close to Ribeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ayyubi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Ayyubi.
Ayyubi drops an elbow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ayyubi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ayyubi is nestled in close to Ribeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ayyubi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ayyubi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ribeiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ayyubi working over Ribeiro with some ground and pound. Ribeiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
It looks like Ayyubi is going to stand back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ayyubi lands a nice short elbow.
Ribeiro is trying to stand back up but Ayyubi is controlling him
Ayyubi working over Ribeiro with some ground and pound. Ribeiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Ayyubi.
Ribeiro has hold of Ayyubi's hands but Ayyubi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Ayyubi keeps him under control.
Ayyubi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salahuddin Ayyubi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ayyubi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ribeiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Ayyubi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ayyubi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribeiro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ayyubi controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayyubi looks up at the clock and then as Ribeiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ayyubi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ribeiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ayyubi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ribeiro down.
Ayyubi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ayyubi trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ayyubi lands some shots froms side control.
Salahuddin Ayyubi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ayyubi scoring with punches and elbows.
Ayyubi scoring with punches from side control.
Ayyubi working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Ribeiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ayyubi scores with punches from side control.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ayyubi lands an elbow. #ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
Ayyubi working the ground and pound.
Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Can Ayyubi finish him?
Ribeiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ayyubi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro taking a bit of punishment here - Ayyubi scoring with strikes.
Ayyubi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Ribeiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ayyubi wants to stand but Ribeiro has his arm trapped.
Ribeiro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ayyubi is putting a hurting on Ribeiro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ayyubi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ayyubi working the ground and pound.
Ayyubi lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Ayyubi scoring with punches from side control.
Ribeiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ayyubi controls the position.
Ayyubi is putting a hurting on Ribeiro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ayyubi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ribeiro some visible discomfort.
Ribeiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salahuddin Ayyubi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ayyubi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salahuddin Ayyubi!
Charles Ribeiro spoke after the fight, saying 'I had a bad performance'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2024

#R1#
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch but Henriquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castaneda feints a jab promting Henriquez to slip. Castaneda then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Henriquez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Henriquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castaneda throws a right and a left that Henriquez avoids nicely.
Castaneda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Castaneda throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Henriquez moves into the clinch.
Castaneda struggles to land a body shot inside as Henriquez controls his hands.
Henriquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castaneda prevents it.
Castaneda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castaneda prevents the takedown attempt.
Henriquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henriquez avoiding damage as Castaneda throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Henriquez jumps guard and drags Castaneda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Henriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castaneda's guard. #REVB#
Henriquez passes Castaneda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castaneda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henriquez is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Henriquez decides to return to a standing position.
Henriquez sizes up Castaneda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castaneda looks to land a body kick but Henriquez moved away.
Castaneda lands a nice hook to Henriquez's body. Henriquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henriquez throws a sloppy head kick and Castaneda moves out of range easily. #T2#
Henriquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Castaneda tries to sprawl out of it but Henriquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castaneda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
River Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Henriquez.
Henriquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castaneda is looking to slow Henriquez down with leg kicks.
Henriquez tries to clinch there but Castaneda circles away.
Castaneda scoring well with a low kick there.
Henriquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castaneda lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castaneda tries to bum rush Henriquez with a series of wild strikes but Henriquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3##CL2#
Henriquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Castaneda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henriquez.
Castaneda working Henriquez over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Henriquez breaks from the clinch.
Henriquez looks winded!
Henriquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castaneda scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castaneda.
Castaneda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castaneda connects with a high kick.
Castaneda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castaneda appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henriquez fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Castaneda connects with a leg kick.
River Castaneda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castaneda tries a head kick but it misses.
Henriquez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castaneda defends it well.
Castaneda connects with a solid leg kick.
Castaneda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henriquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castaneda wants to clinch.
Castaneda misses with a body kick.
Castaneda tries to work over Henriquez's front leg with a kick but Henriquez checks it.
Henriquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castaneda.
Castaneda throws a leg kick which misses Henriquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Henriquez tries to avoid it.
Castaneda misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Henriquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Castaneda trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

River Castaneda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Henriquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castaneda finds it's way round the side to connect with Henriquez's head.
Castaneda scores with a jab to the head.
Castaneda darts in trying to clinch
enabling Henriquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Henriquez blocks a leg kick.
Henriquez has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Henriquez rushes Castaneda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Henriquez manages to break the clinch.
Castaneda tries a head kick but it misses.
Castaneda throws a head kick that Henriquez semi-blocks. #T1#
Castaneda lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Henriquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henriquez managing to block the knees to the body from Castaneda.
Henriquez avoiding damage as Castaneda throws knees to the body.
Castaneda throws a punch but it's blocked by Henriquez. #BC2#
Henriquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castaneda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henriquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Castaneda. Henriquez shrugs it off though.
Castaneda scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Henriquez has managed to clinch. #T2#
Castaneda working Henriquez over with knees to the body.
Henriquez is breathing heavily.
Henriquez controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Henriquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henriquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castaneda throws a leg kick but Henriquez checks it. #CL2#
Henriquez forces Castaneda back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriquez can't get the takedown.
River Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Henriquez.
Henriquez avoiding damage as Castaneda throws knees to the body.
Castaneda tries to land a knee to the head but Henriquez blocks with his arms.
Henriquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River Castaneda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henriquez has Castaneda pressed against the cage, preventing Castaneda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castaneda wants to stall. #T3#
Castaneda working Henriquez over with knees to the body.
Henriquez lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Henriquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castaneda digs a good body shot into Henriquez's ribs.
River Castaneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castaneda looks to land a body kick but Henriquez moved away.
Castaneda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henriquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Henriquez moves out of range of the body kick from Castaneda.
Henriquez shoots in and drives through. Castaneda sprawls well.#CL2#
Henriquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Castaneda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henriquez can do to turn this around?
Henriquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castaneda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henriquez fails to pull guard. #T4#
Castaneda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henriquez jumps guard but Castaneda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Castaneda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henriquez.
Castaneda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henriquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castaneda tries a knee to the head but Henriquez blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henriquez avoiding damage as Castaneda throws knees to the body.
Castaneda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castaneda trying to control the position but instead, Henriquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castaneda into the cage.
Henriquez tries to pull guard but Castaneda won't allow it.
Good body shot from Castaneda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

River Castaneda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Castaneda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Henriquez blocks a leg kick.
Henriquez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castaneda.
Castaneda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henriquez blocks a low kick nicely.
Henriquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Castaneda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henriquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda takes a swing at Henriquez's ribcage but misses.
Henriquez is looking for the big counter here.
Castaneda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henriquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Henriquez tries to move into range but Castaneda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henriquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
That kick from Castaneda tenderised Henriquez's leg. Henriquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henriquez wants to clinch up but Castaneda keeps it at a distance.
Castaneda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henriquez.
Castaneda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Henriquez will feel that in the morning.
Castaneda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Henriquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Henriquez persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
River Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Henriquez.
Henriquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castaneda lands a nice hook to Henriquez's body. Henriquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Castaneda connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castaneda.
Castaneda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Henriquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henriquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castaneda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castaneda lands with a slapping head kick.
Castaneda lands a leg kick that knocks Henriquez off balance momentarily.
Henriquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda avoids it really well and circles away.
Castaneda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Castaneda throws a head kick but Henriquez moves out of range.
Castaneda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Henriquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castaneda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henriquez.
Castaneda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henriquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castaneda is looking to chop away at Henriquez's legs.
Castaneda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henriquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Castaneda is looking to wear down Henriquez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Henriquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda avoids it really well and circles away.
Castaneda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henriquez.#T4#
Castaneda wants to clinch.
Castaneda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henriquez takes a step back to recover.
Henriquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Castaneda lands with an uppercut that bounces Henriquez off the cage and back into range.
Claudio Henriquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River Castaneda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castaneda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
River Castaneda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castaneda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Castaneda!
After winning the bout, River Castaneda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB-6
Date: Jun 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Samaras closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
Samaras is stalling in the full guard.
Samaras stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Samaras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Samaras's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Samaras controlling from the top position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Samaras's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Samaras slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Samaras in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez is pushing Samaras's head away, looking to escape. Samaras manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samaras is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sanchez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sloppy strikes there by Samaras.
An elbow from Samaras crashes against the mat.
Samaras remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Samaras drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Sanchez being controlled for a moment.
Further stalling from Samaras.
Check out the look on Samaras's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samaras throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Samaras crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Samaras tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samaras in side control, throwing shots but Sanchez defends.
Sanchez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Samaras.
Samaras takes a little break here. Sanchez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Samaras advances to full mount. #T5#
Samaras controlling his opponent.
Samaras unloads with some shots from mount but Sanchez bucks and avoids them well.
Samaras misses with a head shot.
Samaras pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Samaras throws some wild stikes that Sanchez manages to avoid easily.
Samaras breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samaras content just to control the position here.
Sanchez looks winded!
Samaras throws some wild stikes that Sanchez manages to avoid easily.
BOOM! Samaras connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T6#
Samaras controlling his opponent.
Samaras looking to finish with strikes here!
Samaras takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Samaras looking to finish with strikes here!
Samaras throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Samaras controlling the position easily from mount.
Samaras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanchez because Samaras loaded up on that one.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet. #T7#
Samaras unloading with bombs!#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
Samaras looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sanchez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alkiviadis Samaras!
Edward Sanchez spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck, I should have done better.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Henriquez. Henriquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Henriquez scores with a head kick. Davis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Henriquez closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Henriquez.
Davis wants to break free but Henriquez has control. #BC#
Henriquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Davis tries to keep at a distance but Henriquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Henriquez manages to break the clinch.
Henriquez throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Henriquez.#T1#
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis scores with a jab.#ROC2#Henriquez is rocked!
Henriquez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Henriquez to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Davis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gervonta Davis!
As Gervonta Davis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Man, Rick Victor that was the easiest fight of my life. Give me more of a challenge next time loser. Light work ðŸ¥±ðŸ¥±ðŸ¥± should've just stayed home instead of fighting you'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
Kaliev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribeiro but Ribeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ribeiro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaliev.#TD#
Kaliev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Ribeiro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kaliev with a nice calf kick.
Kaliev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
Kaliev scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaliev shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaliev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhenis Kaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaliev has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Ribeiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Kaliev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaliev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ribeiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaliev is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaliev. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribeiro.
Kaliev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
Kaliev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Ribeiro.
Kaliev leaves Ribeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kaliev has managed to clinch.
Kaliev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Kaliev tightens his grip and picks Ribeiro up, before dumping him to the ground. Ribeiro manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Kaliev postures up.
Kaliev won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Ribeiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaliev throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Ribeiro pushes a forearm under Kaliev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kaliev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Ribeiro!
A pretty intense looking Charles Ribeiro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
Burns misses with a takedown
and Bon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bon misses with a head kick.
Burns tries for a takedown but Bon circles away easily
and Bon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Bon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bon throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Bon pushes Burns away with a front kick.
Bon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burns's head.#CUT2#It looks like Jason Burns has been cut.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns misses with a takedown
and Bon counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bon lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns avoids the head kick by Bon.
Bon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bon lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
A right-left combo lands from Bon. #KD2#
Bon lands a left and a right that send Burns crashing to the mat, dazed. Bon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Burns is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bon throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Bon.
Bon lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Burns falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bon dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Bon!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: May 22, 2024

#R1##TD#
Catch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Catch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rivera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rivera is trying to keep Catch in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Catch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Catch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Catch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Catch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Catch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Catch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Catch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rivera trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Catch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Catch postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera looking to control.
Catch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Catch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Catch advances to half guard.
Catch trying to control the pace. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Catch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catch slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Catch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera wants to sweep but Catch has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Catch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Catch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rivera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rivera wants to control but Catch postures up.
Catch controls the position.#SUB#
Catch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is trying to control Catch's posture but Catch avoids it. #T1#
Catch controlling the position.
Catch with the ground and pound but Rivera regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Catch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Catch prevents Rivera from improving his position.#SUB#
Catch is looking for a kimura here.
Catch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Catch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Catch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Catch working Rivera over with strikes.
Catch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Catch working Rivera over with strikes. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Catch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Catch finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Catch connects with a nice short shot to Rivera's temple.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Catch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Catch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rivera quite badly. Rivera pulls Catch in close trying to recover. Catch postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rivera on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rivera doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Catch!
Kyler Rivera was interviewed post fight and said 'I could have done better, and I'm disappointed in that performance I just had. But we'll get better. I just got to keep working cuh.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2024

#R1#
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Tung, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes Tung against the cage but Tung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Tung throws out a counter right but Ribeiro avoids it with no problem.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tung throws a counter combo.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Tung is having none of it.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Tung avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.
And Tung tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Tung moves out of range.
Tung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tung blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Tung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Tung with the counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Tung slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Tung as Ribeiro shoots in.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tung circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Tung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
Ribeiro tries to land a front kick but Tung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tung with the counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it easily.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Tung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown attempt but Tung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Tung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Ribeiro misses.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
Ribeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tung's sensitive parts.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Tung circles away.
Tung with the counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it easily.#T4#
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ribeiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Tung circles away.
Tung is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tung can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Tung circles away.
Tung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tung swivels and escapes.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Tung circles away. #T1#
Ribeiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Tung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Tung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bob Tung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Tung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that Tung avoids nicely.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
Charles Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Ribeiro closes the distance and pushes Tung back into the cage.
Ribeiro is pressed up against the cage. Tung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ribeiro down to the mat. Ribeiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Tung circles away.
No luck for Ribeiro with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Tung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
And Tung tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tung is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tung tries to avoid it but Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tung to the ground. Tung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Tung tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Tung pushes him off.
And Tung tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Tung circles away easily#TD2#
and Tung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro! #T4##SUB2#
Tung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ribeiro, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Tung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Tung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Tung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribeiro misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Tung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Tung pushes him off.#T1#
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Tung pushes him off.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Tung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.#CL#
Ribeiro has Tung up against the cage in a clinch.
Tung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ribeiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charles Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Tung.#T2#
Ribeiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ribeiro is defending well.
Tung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tung is looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Ribeiro pulls guard successfully.
Tung throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tung's guard. #REVR##T3#
Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Ribeiro controlling the pace.
Ribeiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Tung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ribeiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribeiro trying to control the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribeiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Charles Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tung wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ribeiro!
Charles Ribeiro opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches.
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vladimir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.#T1#
Ribeiro trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Ribeiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Ribeiro pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Ribeiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Magomedov jumps guard and drags Ribeiro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov has Ribeiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Magomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ribeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ribeiro wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro trying to move into half guard but instead Magomedov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ribeiro is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedov trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribeiro.
Magomedov is looking to counter the offense by Ribeiro and move into the clinch.
Vladimir Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribeiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ribeiro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov trying to control from Ribeiro's half guard. Ribeiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Ribeiro isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribeiro is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!#T2#
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is pushing Ribeiro's head away, looking to escape. Ribeiro manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to avoid it but Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedov to the ground. Magomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ribeiro to the ground. Magomedov is now in Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Ribeiro.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Magomedov!
In defeat, Charles Ribeiro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had a bad performance'.

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